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JAY FELSBERG
Managing Editor
Washington County United
Way enjoyed a very successful
campaign last year. The vol-
unteers hope to do as well this
year, and had their organizational
meeting Wednesday at Northwest
Florida Community Hospital.
Last year United Way collect-
ed $125,336 after setting a goal
of $113,000. The goal for 2005
is $115,000.
The kickoff will be on Wednes-
day, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. The
location will be announced. The
deadline for the campaign will
be November 17.
The 2004 campaign garnered
$50,424 from the federal cam-
paign (funds designated for or-
ganizations serving Washington

County), and the community
furnished $74,912, an increase of
$5,192 in local donations from
2003. Overall, the 2004 cam-
paign greatly surpassed the total
of $110,761 donated in 2003.
The campaign will be divided
into Red (administrative), White
(manufacturing) and Blue (health
care and fitness) teams. By
breaking the campaign up into
categories this enables teams to
use their time more effectively
and to target specific businesses
and organizations.
Washington County United
Way is a member of the United
Way of Northwest Florida, which
serves Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Hol-
mes, Jackson and Washington

See UNITED, page 2

WestPoint Home honored by governor
Governor Jeb Bush recently awarded the Governor's Business Diversification Award to WestPoint
Home, Inc. For more information, see page 2.

Board approves

2005-06 budget,

village reduction

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Cotton (above) and timber are among the crops subject to programs administered by the Farm
Service Agency (FSA) in Chipley, which may be closed by the federal government.

Board:

Keep FSA

office in

Chipley

JAY FELSBERG
Managing Editor
Rumors are out that the fed-
eral government is planning to
consolidate Farm Service Ad-
ministration (FSA) offices. One
rumor is that the Chipley office
will be consolidated in Bonifay
with the Holmes County office.
The Washington County Board
of County Commissioners has
discussed the matter at the last
two Board meetings. The Board
unanimously approved a resolu-
tion at its Tuesday, September
27 meeting calling for keeping
the office at the Washington
County Ag Center's USDA Ser-
vice Center. The Ag Center also
houses the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, USDA
Rural Development, and County
Extensions.
"People don't always realize
how much comes through that
office, and how much it helps
Washington County," said Com-
missioner Lenzy Corbin.

plications.
*Milk income: Six contracts
and monthly payments to each.
*Non-Injured Assistance pro-
gram: 15 applications and about
50 crops covered.
The resolution also noted that
the list did not include Highly
Erodible and Wetlands certifica-
tions, Person Determinations,
Payment Limitation forms,
Adjusted Income certifications,
spot checks, paid measurement
services and "countless other
responsibilities that are essential
to the delivery of America's farm
programs."
Copies of the resolution are
being sent to state FSA Direc-
tor Kevin Kelly, FSA officials in
Washington, DC, US Rep. Allen
Boyd, US Sen. Bill Nelson and
others.

JAY FELSBERG
Managing Editor
The Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
approved its 2005-06 budget and
a reduction of the millage from
the state-allowed maximum of
10 to 9.5 Tuesday, September
27 at a recessed meeting at the
Washington County Annex on
South Boulevard.
The Board held second public
hearings on the $30.7 million
budget and the 9.5 mills (7.91
percent over the rollback rate)
and unanimously approved both
measures by roll-call vote fol-
lowing the hearings.
"The Board took the right di-
rections," said Chairman Ronnie
Finch.
The Board also approved add-
ing $8,000 to the Washington
County Library budget for a new
position.
Commissioner Lynn Cope said
that there will not be as much
state money as expected, and that
the library staff and volunteers
had a very heavy workload.
Sheriff Bobby Haddock
thanked the Board for helping
his department, particularly
with huge increases in fuel costs.
"You helped us out a lot with
that," Haddock said. The Board
has supported the department
with additional funds for fuel.
The Board also approved the
Sheriff's Department keeping
the income for housing inmates
for six weeks to pay for inmate
meals and fuel. The Board also
approved allowing WCSD to
move forward with plans to
mount computers in the patrol
cars, as discussed at an earlier
meeting. The County computer
department is now servicing
WCSD's computers under a re-
cent agreement.
NOTE: The arrest reports
should be available again in a
few weeks. The WCSD com-
puter system has been down for

installation of the SmartCop sys-
tem and other improvements.
More business
In other business at the vari
ous meetings and hearings, the
Board:
*Approved keeping payroll
deductions for insurance and
allowing County employees to
hear a presentation from Colo.
nial insurance for various kinds
of insurance.
*Approved a resolution for the
$584,925 Sunny Hills MSBU
budget for 2005-06. The budget
was modified when the $150,000
grant for Wilder Park was moved
into a separate fund.
*Heard that the final advertised
County budget proposal came
in lower because of moving the
sod farm (budgeted for $35,000)
from transportation to the gen-
eral funds.
*Approved a $36,000 salary for
Glen Zanetic of the Sunny Hills
Civic and Improvement Associa
tion, to be paid by MSBU. The
money was in the MSBU bud.
get.
"If Glen ever left out of there
I don't know what they would
do," Finch said. "That's not out
of proportion for what he does.'
Sunny Hills is part of Finch's
district.
*Approved temporarily closing
roads for the Sunny Hills Okto.
berfest the weekend of October
14.
The Board also approved al
lowing Sunny Hills workers to
work Friday and Saturday and
take off other days. .
*Approved having a builders
meeting with Sunny Hills build
ers, Deltona staff, the Board and
County staff on Tuesday, Octo.
ber 25 at 10 a.m. at the annex to
discuss development plans. "
We're trying to design in the
way we live up here, not like they
do down there," Zanetic said
"What does Washington County
need that we can supply?"

These supplies enable
people to begin the over-
whelming job of cleaning
up after a flood or hurri-
cane.
For flood buckets only,
if the requested size of an
item is not available, go
down to the next available
size. If nothing is available
in the requested or smaller
size item, put masking tape
on the outside of the buck-
ets saying, "This bucket
contains no

bucket and seal lid. Ensure
that all cleansing agents
are liquid, not powder and
are in plastic bottles.
Shipping
If aerosols or flam-
mables are included, do
not send the bucket by U.S.
Mail or DHL/Airborne
Freight. Ship by U.P.S.
ground, FedEx ground, or
by truck. Pack inside the
bucket or strong outer box,
place the ORM-D mark on
:the outside of the bucket

or box containing these
times.
You can get the ORM
D mark at http://gbgm.
umc.org/umcor/print/kits/
orm-d.cfm. Copy and tape
on each bucket or box.
Boxes cannot exceed 66
pounds each.
Buckets and boxes can
be dropped off at Washing.
ton-Holmes Tech Center.
or at ERA Realty from
8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday.

WestPoint Home

gets major state

honor from Bush

Governor Jeb Bush
recently awarded the Gov-
ernor's Business Diversifi-
cation Award to WestPoint
Home, Inc.
The award, sponsored
annually by Enterprise
Florida, Inc., came about
as a result of the recent
expansion of WestPoint in
both Washington and Jack-
son Counties. Opportu-
nity Florida nominated the
company in recognition for
the economic and commu-
nity support that WestPoint
brings to the region.
Those receiving the
award for the company
included Terry Ellis, West-
Point plant manager and
Obadiah White, WestPoint
distribution manager. Rep-
resenting the economic
development agencies as-
sisting with the expansion
were Gary Clark, Washing-
ton County Chamber Board
member; Bill Stanton,
Jackson County Develop-
-ment Council Director and
Rick Marcum, Opportunity
Florida Executive Director.
All attended a luncheon at
the Governor's mansion on
Monday, September 19.
WestPoint Home re-
cently expanded their
operations in Chipley and
simultaneously opened

up a distribution and
manufacturing facility in
Marianna. The company
increased the total number
of employees from 672 to
over 900. This comes at
a time when many manu-
facturers are moving their
operations offshore.
Rick Marcum stated,
"This was a regional
team effort, both coun-
ties played crucial roles
in retaining and helping
WestPoint Home with their
expansion."
Enterprise Florida is
a partnership between
Florida businesses, state
and local governments
and economic develop-
ment organizations. They
work closely with these
organizations to promote
.business and job creation
and is funded by the State
of Florida and private busi-
ness.
Opportunity Florida is
an economic development
organization that supports
the needs of businesses in
the eight counties that it
serves. For more informa-
tion about how they can
help your business, check
out their website at www
.,.p.portunityflorida.corn
or give them a call at 850-
718-0453.

Lara Walsingham
Lara Walsingham is
the nursing assistant at
Vernon High School. Lara
is a single mom with two
children. She has been in
the medical profession for
thirteen years.
While at VHS she has
coordinated sports physi-
cals, height/weight checks,
blood pressure, vision and
hearing screenings for
students and faculty mem-
bers.
In her spare time she
like to go to the movies
and the beach, go shop-
ping, travel, help with Girl
Scouts, and spending time
with her children.'
Her favorite movie is
"Schindler's List" and for
reading material, she fa-
vorites math textbooks that
she has finished for college

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credit. She is currently
working on her associate's
degree from Chipola Ju-
nior College.
Mrs. Walsingham's self
motto is to "treat others
as you would like to be
treated."

Buddy
Pennington
Buddy Pennington is a
26-year veteran of educa-
tion with 20 of these years
being devoted to direct-
ing drama classes and his
entire career to teaching
students Spanish. He is
married with two children.
He received his bach-
elor's degree in foreign
language from Florida At-
lantic University in Boca
Raton, FL. He is currently
teaching Spanish I, Span-
ish II, and drama at Vernon
High School.
In his spare time, he
manages a Christian camp-
ground, speaks at area
churches as a Licensed
Minister with the Assem-
blies of God and goes fish-
ing when he can.
His favorite book is',

"James" from the Bible
and his favorite movie
is "Jeremiah Jones." His
motto for life is "Success-
ful people do today what
others won't so they can
do tomorrow what other
can't." When asked why
he became a teacher, his
reply was "I feel people
are "called" to teach, and
since high school, I have
wanted to be a teacher
because they influence so
many lives."

New traffic laws announced by FHP

The Department of
Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles and the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP) re-
mind all drivers that sev-
eral new laws become ef-
fective on October 1, 2005.
Among these are:
*The base fine (not in-
cluding court costs, which
vary by county) for running
a red light is increased to
$125 (from $60) and upon
conviction, will result in
four points added on the
driver's record. (Ch. Law

2005-194)
*If a driver has their
license revoked for a con-
viction of driving under the
influence and did not meet
the financial responsibility
eqiiiremnents at the time of
the offense, the driver must
purchase and maintain a
6-month registration as a
condition of restatement.
(Ch. Law 2005-72)
*Racing on Florida's
highways will become a
first-degree misdemeanor..
Vehicles used to race may?

.be impounded for a period
;of 10 business days.
Vehicles in violation
within five years of a pre-
vious conviction may be
seized and forfeited. (Ch.
Law 2065-226)' "
The new laws are in ad-
dition to the primary seat
belt law for drivers under
21 years of age, effective
July 1, 2005.
"These changes to the
laws are designed to
:promote highway safety.
Tragically, too many per-

sons continue to die as a re-
sult of traffic crashes. We
encourage drivers to obey
all traffic laws, don't drink
and drive, and to buckle
up," said Fred Dickinson.
executive director, Depart-
ment of Highway Safety
and motor Vehicles.

For more inform.
tion on the new laws
affecting traffic and
motor vehicles, visit the
Department's website at
www.hsmv.state.fl.us.

UNITED
Continued from page 1
counties. It supports a total
of 41 agencies which serve
the Panhandle.
Washington County
agencies include the
United Way of Northwest
Florida Community Impact
Fund, American Red Cross
* Central Panhandle Chap-
ter, America's Second Har-
vest of the Big Bend, ARC
of Washington Holmes
Counties, BASIC of NW
FL, Gulf Coast Council of
the Boy Scouts of America,
Catholic Charities of NW
FL (Panama City chapter),
Chemical Addictions Re-
covery Effort, Children's
Home Society of Florida,
Covenant Hospice, Elder

Care Services, Epilepsy
Association of the Big
Bend, Family Service
Agency, Girl Scout Coun-
cil of the Apalachee Bend,
Gulf Coast Children's
Advocacy Center, Habilita-
tive Service of North Flor-
ida, Washington County
Habitat for Humanity, Life
Management Center of NW
FL, Literacy Volunteers of
Washington County, Salva-
tion Army and Salvation
Army Domestic Violence,
Tri-County Community
Council, United Way First
Call for Help, and Wash-
ington County Council on
Aging.
To give to United
Way or to volunteer, call
850-785-7521 or go to
www.unitedwaynwfl.org.

Fall Festival and Oktoberfest
The annual Sunny Hills Fall Festival and Oktoberfest
will be held on October 14, 15 and 16. Price at the main
gate will be; adults,$5 per person, and children, 12 and
under, free. A family one-day pass is $10 and a family
two 2-day pass is $15. Public and handicap parking is
free, and special parking is available at $5 per car.
To enter the Triathlon Course, contact Frank and Carol
Kreis at 850-773-2030.
To enter the Tommy McDonald Golf Tournament, call
850-638-4157 or Kim Knight 850-638-2288.
Information is also available at the website,
www.sunnyhillscaiai.org.

Code Enforcement petitions
Petitions for the Code Enforcement Citation Proce-
dures have been placed at the following locations.
Chipley City Hall
Vernon City Hall
Watsau City Hall
Washington County libraries in Chipley and Vernon
Sunny Hills Hone Owners Association
Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Chipley
For more information, call Jim Ackerman at 638-8412
or Karen Morris at 638-7350.

Marshall reunion
Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Marshall (abpveO
will hold their annual family reunion on Sunday, October
9, 12 until, at the Holmes County Ag Center on Hwy. 90
east in Bonifay.
Family and friends of the Marshall family are invited
to come for live music. Bring a well-filled basket; meat,
drink and paper products provided.
For information call Doy Marshall, Thomas Marshall
or Brenda Jenkins.

Hightower reunion
It is time once again for the Hightower reunion at New
Hope Methodist Church on Hwy. 79 south of Vernon on
Saturday, October 15. Please bring a covered dish and
enjoy food and fellowship. For information, call Helen
Syfrett at 773-3720.

Smoke alarms
The Chipley Fire Department is offering free smoke
alarms to local residents.
Applicants must stop by the Chipley Fire Department
at 1430 Jackson Avenue and pick up a form to request.
the smoke alarm. Call(850) 638-6301 or fax (850) 638-
6300.

THE WASHINGTON COUNTY
RECYCLING CENTER
Is Open The

2nd Saturday Of Every Month
From 7:30 a.m.-12 Noon.
For More Information, Call 638-6264

Friends of the Library book sale,
meeting coming up
The annual fall Friends of the Library book sale is
scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5 at
the historic library on Fifth street. If anyone has books
to donate to the sale, please call Linda Norton at the
Chipley library, 638-1314, or Jane Potter at 638-0932
for assistance. All proceeds fund Friends projects for the
library in Chipley.
Meeting
*Washington County Friends of the Library will hold
its monthly meeting at noon on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the
Woman's Club house on North Fifth Street.
Jean A. Spencer will be the guest speaker. She has
written a book, The Key, a historical tale of romance, de
ception, and the power of love.
She will share her novel as well as some tips on how to
"get started" writing and publishing.
Spencer was born in the small southeastern coastal
town of Port O'Connor, Texas and moved to the panhan.
die of Florida in 1994 where she resides with her family.
Kathryn Henders, president, invites all Friends mem.
bers and others in the community to attend.
Call Jody Warren at 638-4321 by noon on Monday.
Oct. 3, to make reservations for luncheon. Price for the
meal will be $7 per person.

NOTICE TO ALL CHIPLEY
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FLAG FOOTBALL PARTICIPANTS

The City of Chipley Will
Not Have Flag Football

This Year Due To
CONSTRUCTION ON
THE FIELDS.
Please contact Guy Lane,
Recreation Superintendent,
at p38-6348 if you have
any questions.

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VERNON HIGH FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Roulhac Center
needs A/C,
computer
instructor
T. J. Roulhac Enrich-
ment and Activity Center,
a non-profit organization
is looking for an air condi-
tioner unit. If you or some-
one you might know are
in the process of updating
your current air condition-
ing system (must be work-
ing) and would like to do-
nate it to the Center, please,
call 850-638-2115.
We would greatly appre-
ciate your donation as we
continue to work toward
making it better for our
children and our commu-
nity.
*T.J. Roulhac Enrich-
ment and Activity Center's
'Rise Above it all" program
is seeking a computer in-
structor for the after school
program. Individual must
be 18 or older and must
have excellent computer
skills to include graphic
design, word processing,
internet knowledge and
must love working with
children. The hours will be
two hours per day Monday-
Thursday. If interested,
please call 850-638-2115
Mon.- Thurs. between the
hours of 2:30-5:30pm.

Johns-McQuagge
Reunion
It's time once again
for the Johns-McQuagge
Reunion at a new location
Sunday October 2, 10:30
a.m. 'til at the Washing-
ton County Community
Building in Chipley. New
location due to Deltona
no longer renting the
Community Center. New
location is on Hwy. 77 at
Blue Lake Park just south
of I-10. Bring a covered
dish or dessert, a hearty
appetite and all the inlaws
and friends you can round
up and join us all for a day
of family fun and fellow-
ship. You are guaranteed
to have a good time! For
more information call
Buddy Johns (850) 638-
9256 or Carolyn Gilbert
(850) 265-8706 -

Checkpoints
Washington County
Sheriff's Office will be
conducting driver's license
and vehicle inspection
checkpoints during the
week of October 3, at vari-
ous locations throughout
the county, and on state
roads
Recognizing the danger
presented to the public by
defective vehicle equip-
ment, deputies will con-
centrate their efforts on
vehicles being operated
with defects such as bad
brakes, worn tires, and
defective lighting. In ad-
dition, attention will be
focused on drivers who
are in violation of Florida
driver's license laws.
Washington County
Sheriff's Office has found
these checkpoints to be
an effective means of
enforcing the equipment
and driver license laws of
Florida while ensuring the
protection of all motorist.

Language classes
Free conversational
English ar t Spanish
classes are being offered
for International people in
this area.

English classes Shiloh
Baptist Church holds two
weekly English classes in
individual or small group
settings, from low begin-
ner all the way to advanced
classes. Classes are held in
the old sanctuary from 4-6
p.m. Sunday afternoons

and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon-
days.
Spanish class is held
Monday from 4-6 p.m. It
is taught in a group setting
and is open to the public.
Shiloh family, friends,
missionaries, and all are
welcome to attend. Every
fourth week, there is a
Spanish cooking class, and
all who attend enjoy the
authentic Mexican meal.
For more information, call
the church office at 638-
1014; Karma Cook, 638-
8418, or Espanole, Karen
Wells, 638-1435.

Career Fair
Chipola Regional
Workforce Development
Board Region III Career
Fair will be held in Mari-
anna at the Jackson County
Agricultural Center and
Fairgrounds on Wednes-
day, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m.
- noon.
Students from Calhoun,
Holmes, Jackson, Liberty,
and Washington counties
will attend. Local employ-
ers and business owners
are encouraged to take ad-
vantage of this opportunity
to share information about
their career fields.
If you would like more
information or are interest-
ed in participating, contact
Robbie Bazzell at (850)
638-1180, ext. 34

American
Wrestling
Federation
The American Wrestling
Federation returns to the
T.J. Roulhac Center in
Chipley Saturday, Octo-
ber 8 at 8 p.m. Proceeds
benefit the T.J. Roulhac
Center. For information,
call 850-638-7183; check
out the AWF Chipley
message board at www.g
ulfcoastwrestling.com, or
the American Wrestling
Federation fan site at
www.yahoo.com

Prescription
assistance
The Prescription As-
sistance Program (PAP) is
a non-profit organization
sponsored by Panhandle
Area Health Network..
There is no age limit.
The program is for those
who have a chronic illness,
need prescription medicine
do not have a prescription
card, and cannot afford
to buy meds. Check with
your doctor to see if he
is on the program. If he
would like to be, call PAP
at 850-547-1900. Call for
an appointment.

Oktoberfest
The annual Sunny Hills
Fall Festival and Oktober-
fest will be held on Octo-
ber 14, 15 and 16.
*To enter the Triathlon
Course, contact Frank and
Carol Kreis at 850-773-
2030.
*To enter the Golf Tour-
nament, call 850-638-4157
or 850-638-2288.
Information is
also available at
www.sunnyhillscaiai.org.

Smoke alarms
The Chipley Fire De-
partment is offering free
smoke alarms to local resi-
dents. At the last Chipley
City Council Meeting, it
was announced that 120
have been given out.

Applicants must stop by
the Chipley Fire Depart-
ment at 1430 Jackson Av-
enue and pick up a form to
request the smoke alarm.
Fill out the form and
return it to the fire depart-
ment. For more informa-
tion, call(850) 638-6301 or
fax (850) 638-6300.

Pulling
for Education
The fifth annual Holmes
Valley Heritage/Pulling for
Education will be on Satur-
day, October 8. Gates open
at 8 a.m. Admission for
adults will be $5, children
12 and under admitted free.
All exhibitors admitted
free. There will be a $5
hook fee for those partici-
pating in the various pulls.
There will be lots of
vendors and displays of
antique farm equipment
and tractors. A 1912 Case
Steam Traction Engine
will be on display and run
during the show. If all goes
well, the kids will get to
ride on the steam traction
engine during the show.
Any one needing ad-
ditional information about
the show may call 850-535-
2426 or email pullingfore
ducation@yahoo.com. For
vendor information, please
contact Deborah Metz An-
drews at 850-638-4606.

Benefit for
Katrina victims
Emerald Coast Musi-
cians are planning a "Live
Aide" benefit concert for
October 22 at the Possum
Palace in Wausau. The
event will feature live
music (gospel, bluegrass,
'country, rock, blues) by lo-
cal musicians all day.
All proceeds will be do-
nated to the American Red
Cross (suggested contribu-
tion $10). Advance tickets
may be purchased by call-
ing 850-573-6853 or 850-
872-0796, or by mailing
your check (made payable
to American Red Cross)
with a self-addressed
stamped envelope to: Live
Aide Tickets, 1348 Julie
Lane, Chipley, FL 32428.

Save The Children
Christian Center
Anyone interested in
helping children hospi-
talized with cancer in
Pensacola can save their
used postage stamps and
aluminum soda can tabs
for Save The Children
Christian Center. They will
allow each child to remain
on their healing equipment
for an extra ten minutes.
Postage stamps and can
tabs can be dropped off at
805 Main Street in Chipley.
Miss Annie will turn them
into the redemption center
in Pensacola.

WCOA news
Social Security Ad-
ministration will present
workshops to learn more
about Medicare Part D pre-
scription drug plan. They
will be held at the Council
on Aging in Chipley. At-
tendees will be given an
opportunity to sign up for
Medicare Part D, at that
time.
A workshop will be held
on Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. To
reserve a place, call the
Washington County Coun-
cil on Aging at (850) 638-
6216 or 638-6217.

TO ADVERTISE

CALL 638-0212

Saturday, October 1, 2005, Washington County News
Great Deals On Nissans.
Period. That's the Bottom Line.

Washington County Habitat for Humanity Fund-
Raising Chairman Danny Finch (right) presents a
plaque of appreciation to Gary Clark at his roast
Thursday night at the Ag Center.

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Billy and Linda Dilmore thank Habitat for being able
to get a new home. The Dilmores will be recipients of
the current project, and are also heavily involved in
Habitat activities to help with the building.

Volunteers serve a big roast-beef dinner at the roast
Thursday night. The roast was a fund-raiser for
Washington County Habitat for Humanity.

Cub Scout Pack 339 joined with Boy Scout Troop 39 on lTuesday, Sept. 20 for a "Roundup & Rodeo" celebrat-
ing Ted Spangenberg's 81st birthday. "Mr. Ted" has been actively involved in scouting for 72 years. Some of
the activities included a pony ride, Broncin' bull/barrel ride and trying a hand at lassoing some bull targets.
there was also some refreshment and a cake to honor Spangenberg.

Blood drive at NWFCH
Northwest Florida Community Hospital blood drive
will be held from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. on Friday Oct., 7. The
Southeastern Community Blood Center (SCBC) mobile
unit will be in the parking lot at the hospital.
SCBC is the only provider for blood to 25 counties.
including Washington, Holmes, Jackson, and Bay coun-
ties.
The shelf life of blood is 42 days and the blood supply
must be continually replaced. One donation can save up
to three lives, and takes about 45 minutes. Only five per
cent of the eligible population donates blood, and nine
out of ten people will need blood during their lifetime.
Call or see Steve Schlairet at 638-1610, ext. 8150, or
Mark Brock, ext. 8106.
If you have any questions regarding medication, medi-
cal history, or donating blood call the Marianna office at
(850) 526-4403.

Help needed
Washington County Scholarship Trust Committee and
the Preserving Our Past Association are looking for folks
interested in helping make cornmeal, saw lumber, or just
help with old farm equipment at their annual shows. If
you are interested in helping, or want more information
contact John Cook at (850)535-2426 or Cliff Gilbert at
(850)265-8708.

Angel Food Ministries
The Angel Food Ministries delivery that was to have
taken place on Saturday, September 24 at First Baptist
Church in Graceville has been delayed until next Satur-
day, October 1 between the hours of 7:30 am and 8:30
am. The driver was involved in an accident which made
delivery impossible as previously scheduled.
October's delivery will be as normal, with the dead-
line for ordering being Friday, October 14.
Don't forget the October 14 deadline for ordering your
units, and delivery will be on Saturday, October 29 be-
tween the hours of 7:30 am and 8:30 am at the First Bap-
tist Church of Graceville's fellowship hall. YOU MUST
BRING A BIG BOX TO PICK UP YOUR FOOD.
Food stamps (EBT) is accepted. For more information
call My Father's Closet at 850-263-9555, or come by the
office at 5374 Cliff Street in Graceville to place your or-
der before the deadline.

Gritney VFD
fund-raiser
The Gritney Fire De-
partment will be selling
smoked BBQ Boston butt
sandwiches, hamburgers
and hot dogs with cold
drinks and water on Friday
and Saturday October 7
and 8 in Bonifay at the old
Railroad BBQ on Hwy 79
beside the railroad tracks.
This will take place
form 10:00 a.m. until on
the rodeo parade days.

For more information
call Jerry Hall 548-4707 or
373-8035

Blue Creek
Veterans Park
The Blue Creek Vet-
erans Park is located in
Ponce de Leon on the
exact spot where the old
Ponce de Leon School was
located. This park was de-
veloped by a group of local
veterans to memorialize
all veterans. Those who

served, or are now serv-
ing qualify to purchase a
memorial brick.
So far 10 pedestals
have been constructed
around the pentagonal
shaped main plaza. Each
pedestal can accommodate
35 bricks. As of now six
pedestals filled have been
filled. One of these is for
Civil War veterans.
Everyone is encouraged
to visit the park and pick
up a brick application, or
call 850-836-5209 and

one can be mailed. As of
Jan. 1, 2006 the price will
increase, so everyone is
urged to get a brick now.

79th annual Kent-
Collins reunion
Relatives and friends
of the late W.A. and
Laura Lee Kent Collins
are invited to attend the
79th annual Kent-Collins
reunion Sunday, Oct. 2,
10 a.m., at the Adoniram
Baptist Church Social Hall

in Black, Ala. Those at-
tending are asked to take
a covered dish to share at
lunch and any photos and
other mementos.
For more information,
call Betty Collins Paulding
at (334) 692-3375.

WHTC fund-raiser
The Automotive Col-
lision & Repair program
at Washington-Holmes
Technical Center is refur-
bishing a Buick LeSabre,
which was donated to the

WHTC Foundation by
Vicki Tanaka.
The vehicle has approxi-
mately 138,000 miles and
is in excellent working
condition. To be eligible
to win, make a $5 dona-
tion to the WHTC Foun-
dation, which provides
scholarships to deserving
students. Tickets can be
purchased at the games or
from any WHTC Founda-
tion member.For informa-
tion, call (850) 638-1180.
ext. 302.

Fuel supplies at Flori-
da's ports remain steady as
major fuel companies con-
tinue to deliver millions
of gallons of gasoline and
diesel to Florida's ports.
Locally, gas prices have
climbed over $3 a gallon at
several locations. Supplies-
appear to remain tight,
with some stations ration-
ing gas.
Working closely with
members of the petroleum
industry, the Department
of Environmental Protec-
tion (DEP) today reported
that more than 174 million
gallons of gasoline and
50.1 million gallons of
diesel was in storage or at
Florida's ports for distribu-
tion throughout the state.
"The State of Florida will
continue to closely monitor
supply and demand to sup-
port fuel for recovery ef-
forts and consumers," said
DEP Secretary Colleen M.
Castille. "Floridians can

continue to do their part by
purchasing and using fuel
responsibly.
"Our Gulf neighbors
will need the support and
consideration of every
consumer as they conduct
emergency response ac-
tivities and begin to rebuild
critical infrastructure."
As in any hurricane
emergency, fuel will be
replenished based on re-
gional priorities. Fuel is re-
served first for emergency
crews and first responders.
Supplies are then replen-
ished at retail gas stations
along major transportation
corridors and in metro
areas to support evacuees
returning to areas affected
by the storm.
Currently in the Pan-
handle, there are approxi-
mately 1.4 million gallons
of diesel in storage, with
another 840,000 gallons of
diesel expected by the end
of the day.

Saturday, October 1, 2005, Washington County News, 5

T.J. Roulhac

Center gets

$50,000 grant

Even higher gas prices came to Chipley last week.

"Floridians should con-
tinue to use fuel wisely,
making supplies more
available to meet the
needs of those communi-
ties seriously impacted by
recent hurricanes," said
DEP Deputy Secretary for
Regulatory Programs and
Energy Allan Bedwell.
"Petroleum companies are
working closely with the

State to bring Florida Pan-
handle diesel supplies back
to pre-storm levels."
On an average day, con-
sumers in Florida use ap-
proximately 23 million gal-
lons of gasoline. In an av-
erage month, fuel suppliers
distribute 750 million gal-
lons in Florida. For more
information, visit http;
//www.floridadisaster.org/.

Holmes County
Fair and
Livestock Show
SThe Holmes County
Fair and Livestock Show
is coming up Ocotber 25-
29 at the Holmes County
4 Fairgrounds at 3085
Sandpath Road in Bonifay.
Admission is $3 aduts and
$2 for children ages six to
S,..12 years. Children under
six are admitted free. For
S.-more information, call Ex-
tension at 547-1108.

T. J. Roulhac Enrich-
ment and Activity Center,
has received a grant in the
amount of $50,000 from
the Division of Historical
Resources Bureau of His-
torical Preservation, which
will be used to begin the
first phase of the reroofing
of the facility.
The facility which is
located at 651 Pecan Street,
once served as Roulhac
High, Roulhac Middle
School and now serves in
the capacity of a service
center which provides
medical, educational, so-
cial, recreational, and other
services to the community
and surrounding areas.
This facility (in its vari-
ous capacities and loca-
tion) has been an integral
part of the community
since 1938 (present loca-

tion since 1952).
The facility, which is in
need of major roof repairs
as well as other repairs.
has received its first ma-
jor grant, the Preservation
Grant, and is in the process
of acquiring and finalizing
the bid process for the first
phase of the reroofing proj
ect effort.
Efforts are being made
to secure funding and ser-
vices from other sources
in an effort to restore the
entire facility to its origi.
nal state.
This grant is a major
boost to the community.
Other funds and services
will continue to be needed.
Please call 850-638-2115
between the hours of 10
a.m. and 5 p.m. to get
involved in this renewal
project

Animal control services
The Board of County Commissioners has contracted
animal control services with Animal Control of North-
west Florida, Inc., effective Oct. 1. Washington County
Animal Services will no longer operate a shelter. They
will pick up nuisance animals, vicious animals, and
animals that are a danger to the public. There will be no
drop off services. Animal control of Northwest Florida
will offer an adoption program. Washington County Ani-
mal Control Officers will be available 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m.
Mon. Fri. They will respond as quickly as possible. For
more information, call Parks and Recreation Director.
David Corbin, at (850) 638-6078.

Chipley VFD news
Chipley Volunteer Fire
Department was on hand
recently for a car fire at
Wal-Mart (above) and a
tree fire caused by trash.
The "Signal 25 tree fire"
was last Monday across
from the JR Food Mart at
Hwy. 77 south and South
Blvd. The fire was caused
by burning trash and was
quickly extinguished. City
Administrator Jim Morris
said residents are allowed
to burn trash within city
limits, but must do so in
a container with a screen
on top.

*Special assistance from Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (non-exclusive Festival-level sponsorship)
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. Some participants are providing prizes/gifts for a drawing, so register even if you do not have screenings.

COMPOSITION
ASSISTANT Advertising
and Job Printing. Applic-
ant must have working
knowledge of Adobe
graphics programs such
as InDesign and Photo-
shop. Part-time or full-
time. Apply in person at
Washington County
News, downtown Chi-
pley. No phone calls,
please. Drug-free work-
place. EOE.
REED CONCRETE &
Construction, Inc. If you
are seeking long term
employment, good wag-
es, benefits and have the
desire to lean and grow
with us: We are looking
for Experienced Fore-
man's and Form Car-
penters. Please come by
and fill out an application:
Reed Concrete & Con-
struction, Inc. 850-547-
5767 or fax 850-547-
3677
METAL ROOFING
COMPANY in need of
Supervisors, Journey-
men, Foremen. Top pay
depending on experi-
ence. Call 548-9137
THE CITY OF Chipley is
accepting applications
for an Administrative As-
sistant. Minimum Re-
quirements: Performs
administrative duties and
assists staff in the Police
Department. Duties are
performed under the su-
pervision of the Chief of
Police. Education and
Experience: High school
diploma or possession of
an acceptable equivalen-
cy diploma. Five (5)
years secretarial and ad-
ministrative experience
in the field of law enforce-
ment preferred. Need ex-
perience in tape tran-
scription and must be
Notary Public bondable.
Job descriptions are
available upon request
on all positions. City par-
ticipates in the Florida
Retirement System
(FRS) Mail or hand deliv-
er application and or re-
sume to City Clerk, City
of Chipley, 1442 Jackson
Ave., P.O. Box 1007 Chi-
pley, Florida 32428.
Deadline: October 11,
2005, 4:00 P.M. C.S.T.
EOE/Drug Free Work-
place.
HIGHEST PAY RATES
for CNA's, Nurses &
Hm.Mkr. Comp in your
area. Come join our ex-
cellent team of profes-
sionals. Southern Health
Partners (850)785-5475
AVON, I DIDN'T think I
could either. Call Lou
Roller, Independent
Sales Representative,
773-2550 or cell 596-
0794.
IMMEDIATE OPEN-
INGS SEEKING LPNs
for 3/11 and 11/7 shift
with $1000 sign on bo-
nus. Seeking CNAs for 7/
3, 3/11, 11/7 shifts with
$500 bonus. Apply at
Washington Rehabilita-
tion and Nursing Center.
879 Usery Rd. Chipley,
FL 32428. (850)638-
4654

2 STAFF OPENINGS
housekeeping & cook
Call 535-4432 for more
information.
TOP NOTCH VINYL Sid-
ing Installers & Carpen-
ters needed. Plenty of
work in Washington &
surrounding counties.
Call (850)415-6383,
Vernon
REPORTER SOUGHT
FOR local newspapers.
Washington County
News and Holmes
County Times-Advertiser
are seeking a general
assignment reporter with
knowledge of digital pho-
tography. Journalism ex-
perience preferred, writ-
ing ability a must. Fulltime
position with primary du-
ties in one county. No
phone calls, please. Ap-
ply in person at Chipley
Newspapers office, 1364
N Railroad Ave., Chipley.
Drug-free workplace.
EOE.
INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS
Consolidated Delivery
and Logistics is currently
recruiting Independent
Contractors in the Boni-
fay, Walton/Okaloosa and
Santa Rosa county area.
We currently need cargo
vans and 16 foot box
trucks to deliver packag-
es for a National Office
Supply partner. You de-
termine your own income
by how much energy and
skill you put into it. If you
are ready to become a
part of the most exciting
company in the transpor-
tation industry call Tony at
850-547-3719 or apply in
person at 720 W Hwy 90,
Bonifay, Fl and partner
with an industry leader.
EXPANDING COMPANY
SEEKING applicants to
learn the truss building
trade. Paid on the job
training, Pi-weekly bonus-
es. For,-appointrent
please call Arban & Asso-
ciates from 7am-3pm @
850-836-4362
WANTED TRACTOR
OPERATOR to clean
chicken houses. Please
call 850-956-2215
ROOFING
NEED LEAD Roofer &
helpers. Top Pay.
(850)258-5941
SOUTHERN HOME AS-
SISTED Living now hir-
ing! Accepting applica-
tions. 263-7999
COOKECKERDYOUTH
Alternatives is seeking a
Cook for our program in
Vernon, FL. Provide bal-
anced, nutritious meals in
compliance with state
and federal requirements
and assist in maintaining
safe and healthy food
preparation and dining ar-
eas. High school diploma
or equivalent required
and 6 months of food pre-
paration preferred. Fax
resume to 850-535-1115
or call 850-535-6513 for
more information.

WANT TO RENT or buy
retired welder, house and
shop within 15 miles of
Chipley. 535-2542

TTRAWICKK

Are you an energetic and dependable
worker? If so, you qualify for an
opportunity to launch your career with a
growing company! You must be willing
to travel and have valid ID and SS card.
Come by, introduce yourself and fill out
an application. (EOE)

We offer great benefits to qualifying
employees such as 401k, group medical
and dental insurance, employee stock
purchase, vacation, life and LTD
insurance, uniforms and per diem.

CLASSIFIED ADS. Classified ads are published in the Wednesday issues of the Washington County News, Holmes County Times-Advertiser, Weekly Advertiser and the Weekend Edition. Cost is $6.00 per week for the first 20 1
words, plus 20 cents per word for each word over 20.
Deadlines for insertion, correction or cancellation are Monday at 5:00 p.m. for the Weekly Advertiser, Holmes County Times-Advertiser and Wednesday News and Thursday at 5:00 p.m. for the Weekend Edition. The News/Times
will be responsible for errors in the first insertion only. Any errors after the first insertion are the responsibility of the customer Credit will be given on the first insertion for errors only for the portion of the ad in which they occur. ADS
WILL BE PUBLISHED ONLY AFTER PAYMENT RECEIVED. For your convenience, you may charge your classified ads to your Visa or Mastercard. MAILING ADDRESSES
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SFor Your Convenience We Accept & I n REACH OVER 4U U READERU FU R AUI LI LE $6.00 P.O. Box 67, Bonifay, FL 32425 P.O. Box 627, Chipley, FL 32428 .

WANTED 1-5 acres land
; w/well & septic preferred.
Call Jeremy @ 596-3774
-WANTED 1 TO 10 acres
S of land close to town.
(850)527-4363
WANTING TO BUY 10
acres out of Bonifay city
limits, but in zone for
Bonifay school system
bus route. Call 548-9137

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number: 67-CP-05-158
In Re The Estate Of:
EXA COX ROCHE,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMAND AGAINST
THE ABOVE ESTATE
You are hereby notified that an Or-
der of Summary Administration and
Determination of Homestead has
been entered in the estate of EXA
COX ROCHE, deceased, File Num-
ber 67-CP-05-158, by the Circuit
Court for Washington County,
Florida, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is Post Office Box
647, Chipley, Florida 32428-0647,
that the decedent's date of death
was February 5,2005, at Washing-
ton County, Florida, total cash
value of the estate less exempt
property Is $200.00, and that the
names and addresses of those to
whom it has been assigned by such
order are:
Robert Jackson Roche
6324 Brushy Mountain Rd.
Moravia Falls, NC 28654
Mary Dianne Rich
1005 S. Waukesha Street
Bonifay, FL 32425
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT.
All creditors of the estate of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against the
decedent's estate other than those
for whom provision for full payment
was made In the Order of Summary
Administration must file there
claims with this court WITHIN THE
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT
SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE
OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this notice is September 24, 2005.
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
TIMOTHY H. WELLS
Post Office Box 155
Bonifay, lorida 32425-0155
(850) 547-3644
Florida Bar Number 0559806
Person Giving Notice:
MARY DIANNE RICH
1005 S. Waukesha Street
Bonifay, FL 32425
As published in the Washington
County News on September 24
and October 1,2005.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
ile Number: 67-05-CP-162
In Re The Estate Of:
EUUE M. SMITH a/k/a
EULIE MONICA SMITH-
ESCOBAR,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST
THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Or-
der Admitting Transcript to Record
has been entered in the estate of
EULIE.M..SMITH a/k/a EULIE
MONICA SMITH-ESCOBAR, de-
ceased, File Number 67-05-CP-
162, by the Circuit Court for Wash-
ington County, Florida, Probate Di-
vision, the address of which is Post
Office Box 647, Chipley, FL 32428-
0647; that the decedent's date of
death was October 16, 2003; that
the total value of the estate is
$1,810.00 and that the names and
addresses of those to whom it has
been assigned by such order are:
DEREK MITCHELL
30-69 Hobart Street, Apt#1J
Woodside, NY 11377
JOANNE MITCHELL
8582 Adamson Street
Manassas, VA 20110
AUL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE

NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the
decedent and persons having
claims or demands against the
estate of the decedent must file
their claims with this court
WITHIN THETIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED. NOTWITH-
STANDING ANY OTHER APPLI-
CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS
OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH
IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this notice Is October 1, 2005.
Attorney for Person Giving No-
tice:
TIMOTHY H. WELLS
Post Office Box 155
Bonifay, Florida 32425-0155
1850)547-3644
orida Bar Number 0559806
Person Giving Notice:
DEREK MITCHELL
Domiciliary Personal
Representative
30-69 Hobart Street, Apt. #1J
Woodslde, NY 11377
As published in the Washington
County News on October 1, 8,
2005.
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION
MANAGERS
Pursuant to Section 287.055,
Florida Statutes, the State of
Florida's Consultants Competi-
tive Negotiations Act, and the
state requirements for Educa-
tional Facilities 1999, the School
Board of Washington County.
Florida will consider the contract-
Ing for a Construction Manager
at Risk firm providing profes-
sional services for the following
construction project:
New Wing for Ten Middle
School Classrooms at Roulhac
Middle School
Chipley, Florida
The project consists of: Pre-cn-
struction services including a
Guaranteed Maximum Price and
construction services for con-
struction including side work and
new construction. The total con-
struction budget for the Ten
Middle School Classrooms is
approximately $1.7 million.
Business entities interested In
providing Construction Manage-
ment at Risk services to the
Washington County School
Board are hereby notified to sub-
mit six (6) copies of the Statement
of Qualifications no later than
12:00 p.t: CST, October 21,
2005 to Joe Taylor, coordinator
of Facilities, Washington County
School Board, 652 Third Street,
Chlpley, Florida 32428.
Format for completion and sub-
mission of the Statement of
Qualifications may be obtained
from; and questions orinquiries
shall be directed to the Washing-
ton County School Board Archi-
tect: DAG ARCHITECTS, INC.,
P.O. Box 1395, Destin, Florida
32540. (850 837-8152 or FAX
(850) 654-4276.
As required by Section 287.133
Florida Statutes, a Construction
Management firm may not sub-
mit a proposal for this project if It
is on the convicted vendor list for
a public entity crime committed
within the past 36 months.
The Washington County School
Board may reject all applicants
and may stop the selection pro-
cess a any time. The Washing-
ton County School Board re-
serves the right to waive any in-
formality in the selection process
and to reject all Statements of
Qualifications.
Calvin Stevenson, Superinten-
dent
Washington County District
School Board
"An Equal Opportunity Agency
and Drug Free Workplace"
As published inthe Washington
County News on October 1,5. 8,
12,15,2005.

REQUEST FOR BIDS
The WASHINGTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS IS ACCEPTING BIDS
QN THE FOLLOWING:
Square hay bales, located on
County property (Old Beef Unit)
located at 651 Hwy. 273. Chlpley
FL 32428 hay will need to be
picked up, no deliveries.

Bids will be received until 12:00
p.m. CENTRAL TIME on October
5,2005 at the Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
Office, 1331 South Blvd., Chlpley
FL 32428, and will be opened and
read aloud. The award will be
made at the next scheduled
County Commission meeting.
Washington County Board of
County Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Given by order of said board this
22nd day of September, 2005.
As published in the Washington
County News on September 28
and October 1,2005.

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